2025 Interim Tax Due Dates are February 24 and April 25, 2025.
Property Tax Bills
Property Taxes are calculated using a variety of factors: Market Value Assessment, Property Tax Class, Municipal, County, and Education Tax Rates.
2024 Property Tax Rates |
To review the 2024 Property Tax Rates for, please view the 2024 Tax Rate By-law. |
Interim Tax Bill |
The Interim Tax Bills are sent in late January and are based on 50% of last year’s taxes. The Interim Tax Bill due dates for 2025 are February 24 and April 25. |
Final Tax Bill |
The Final Tax Bills are sent in late July and are calculated on current year annual taxes, minus the interim amounts. The Final Tax Bill due dates for 2025 are in August and October (exact dates are to be set in council). |
Supplemental/Omitted Tax Bills |
A supplemental or omitted tax bill may be issued to a property if the assessed value or property tax class changes throughout the current year, or previous two years. |
E-Billing |
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Payment Information
Pre-Authorized Payments |
Never miss a payment and avoid late fees by signing up for a Pre-Authorized Payment Plan. You will receive your bill (in the mail or by email) before the due date, then the amount due will be automatically deducted from your bank account. Payments may be made either in 4 installments (due February, April, August, and October) or in 12 monthly payments made on the 20th or 28th of each month. If you choose the monthly plan, you will receive a letter in January and August to adjust the monthly payments required to pay the annual taxes.
Click Here to Set-Up or Change a Pre-Authorized Payment Plan You can also fill out this Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Form and email it to tax@meaford.ca or drop it off at the Municipal Office (21 Trowbridge St W) with a void cheque or direct deposit slip. |
In Person |
Payment can be made in our office at 21 Trowbridge Street West, Meaford, ON N4L 1A1. Our regular office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Acceptable methods of payment are cash, cheque, or debit. Credit Cards are not accepted in the office. An after-hours drop box is available to the left of the front doors. |
At the Bank |
Pay at the teller or at the ATM. Ensure the teller sets up the payment to "Meaford – Taxes" and use the 19 digit roll number as the account number. Do not include dashes. Each property requires a separate transaction. Payments applied to the incorrect account are subject to a $20.00 administration fee. |
Telephone |
Set up "Meaford Taxes" as the payee with your financial institution. Payments applied to the incorrect account are subject to a $20.00 administration fee. |
Credit Card |
Credit Card payments are only accepted through our Online Bill Payment System or over the phone at 1-877-565-3799. There is a processing fee of 1.75% for Visa and Mastercard transactions. The maximum payment is $10,000.00. Use your 19-digit roll number as the account number. Each property requires a separate transaction. Please allow two business days for processing. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of payment for on-line payments or a confirmation number by phone. |
Penalty and Interest |
Penalty and interest is calculated at 1.25% monthly on all outstanding balances and is charged on the first business day of each month. Outstanding Property Tax Statements are mailed out to all outstanding accounts on the first business day of each month. |
Additional Information
Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs |
There are several tax incentives and rebate programs available to residents. To confirm your property eligibility or for more information contact each individual agency. Farm Tax Class
Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program
Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program
Low Income Seniors or Persons with Disabilities Rebate Program
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Tax Certificates |
Tax Certificates are available by request with a cost of $75.00 per property. Certificate requests can be emailed to tax@meaford.ca along with a copy of the cheque to be mailed to the following address: Municipality of Meaford Make cheque payable to The Municipality of Meaford. |
Municipal Budget and Property Tax |
Allocation of Taxes
Areas of Responsibility
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Property Assessment |
Assessment Cycle
Property Assessment Notice
Request for Consideration
Assessment Review Application (Section 357 Form)
School Support
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Sale of Land by Public Tender |
This Tax Sale has been completed. Description of Lands:
View the Sale of Land By Public Tender Notice. |
Related Documents and By-laws |
Forms
By-laws |
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